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Amphora

Family of transportable battery storage and power distribution systems (Amphora 24 at 24 VDC and Amphora 400 at 400 VDC per the company) that draw on generators, vehicles, grid and renewables and form a software-controlled tactical microgrid. Used at NTC rotation 26-02; to be delivered to Army brigades under DIU PRISM.

by Chariot Defense

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Family of transportable battery storage and power distribution systems (Amphora 24 at 24 VDC and Amphora 400 at 400 VDC per the company) that draw on generators, vehicles, grid and renewables and form a software-controlled tactical microgrid. Used at NTC rotation 26-02; to be delivered to Army brigades under DIU PRISM.

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  • Lithium-ion battery cells

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    Amphora is a battery storage system built on commercial EV high-voltage battery technology; cell chemistry and supplier not disclosed.

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  1. 1.
    CompanyChariot Defense Secures DIU Contract to Build Army's Tactical Power Grid

    PR Newswire · Aug 24, 2026 · Supports: System

    “Chariot will deploy its flagship Amphora power systems to U.S. Army brigades this fall”
  2. 2.
    CompanyChariot Defense Announces $34M Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz to scale command of power on the battlefield.

    PR Newswire · Feb 25, 2026 · Supports: System

    “Left: Amphora 24 supporting expeditionary UAS rapid charging with Black Jack Brigade onboard light vehicle at NTC rotation 26-02, Nov. 2, 2025.”
  3. 3.
    NewsThe battery startup powering the laser-weapons race

    Fast Company · Supports: System · system input:lithium-ion-cells

    “I realized that the core commercial technology around high voltage batteries and silicon carbide power electronics that I had been working with”
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    CompanyChariot Defense

    Chariot Defense · Supports: System

    “A family of transportable power systems for sustained power.”

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